Merideth, Eunice M.

Leadership strategies for teachers / Eunice M. Merideth. - 2nd ed. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2007. - xiii, 121 p. ; 30 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-113) and index.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Teachers as Leaders
Who Are Teacher-Leaders?
REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders
Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
2. Teacher-Leaders and Change
The Change Process
Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents
Change and Control
Change and Stress
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement
Teachers as Learning Leaders
Communication With Students
Communication With Families
Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement
Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning
Teacher-Leader as a Professional
Reflective Practice and Inquiry
The Self-Directed Development Model
Action Research
Classroom-Based Development Models
Professional Teaching Portfolio
Communicating Leadership
Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders
Strategies for Teacher-Leaders' Lifelong Learning
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement
The School Improvement Model
Teachers as Situational Leaders
Situational Leading for Professional Development
Communication With Colleagues
Strategies for Leadership Collaboration
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values
Defining Shared Vision and Values
Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders
Communicating Vision
Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders
Looking Back/REACHing Forward
Resources
References
Index

1412937094 (pbk.)

2006002891


Teachers--United States.
Teacher participation in administration--United States.
Educational leadership--United States.

LB1775.2 / .M47 2007

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